AlanMReznikMDBS Chem Eng, MBA, FAAOS(He/Him)

Orthopaedic Surgery • Hamden, CT

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopy Specialist Sorts medicine Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Editor AAOS Now

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Office
9 Washington Ave
Hamden, CT 06518
Phone+1 203-865-6784

Summary

In an academic private practice for over 25 years, Dr Reznik specializes in arthroscopic techniques for repair and restoration of orthopedic injuries. Dr Reznik has served on the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons communications cabinet, the national patient safety committee and the committee on quality and research. He is a current member of the editorial board of AAOS Now. Author of two books, he writes articles for web sites, newsletters, and patient magazines. He has lectured and written articles on AI applications in medicine. He consults for companies exploring AI in medicine.

Alan Reznik, M.D. uses advanced techniques for knee ligament reconstruction and arthroscopic shoulder and knee repair. He performs minimally ligament and cartilage repairs, innovative suture techniques for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and MASI grafting for cartilage defects in the knee. He currently holds seven patents, his surgical inventions are designed to improve the effectiveness of arthroscopic surgery.

Volunteer Medical missions:New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, Cuba on a humanitarian mission and Bolivia to see first-hand the role of "Save the Children," in the poorest-of-poor countries in South America. Dr. Reznik has traveled to Haiti and Bolivia to preformed surgeries on both children and adults in need of orthopedic care.

Inventions and Patents: His patents include the Universal Shoulder Positioner, fluid flow control for arthroscopic surgery, cannulas and internet search enhancements. He has patents pending on surgical instruments, novel suture anchors. His arthroscopic suture grasper is being marketed by Johnson and Johnson and his arm positioning device is being manufactured by Innovative Medical Products. The other inventions are in varying stages of development.

He enjoys treating orthopedic conditions and injuries in all patients including recreational, working and professional athletes of all ages.

Education & Training

University of New HavenMBA, 1998
UC San Diego Medical Center - HillcrestSports Medicine, 1988 - 1989
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1984 - 1988
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiInternship, Transitional Year, 1983 - 1984
Yale School of MedicineClass of 1983
Columbia UniversityBS Chemical engineering, Tau Beta Pi (honors society equal to Phi Beta Kapa for engineering), 1975 - 1979
Columbia UniversityBS, Chemical Engineering, 1979

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1987 - Present
CT State Medical License 1989 - 2025
NY State Medical License 1984 - 1992
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Top docs Connecticut
Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2014
First Prize Educational Book CT Press Club Award, 2013
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification SRS EHR, SRSsoft, 2012
First Prize Instructional Book CT Press Club Award, 2011
Top Docs Connecticut Magazine
Top Doctors in the US Consumer�s Guide
Tau Beta Pi, Engineering Honor Society
Orthopaedic Teaching Award Yale
Continuing Education Award AAOS
Top MD Consumers Checkbook
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

Understanding The Impact of Atificial Intelligence on Orthopedic Surgery
Alan M Reznik MD, MBA FAAOS and Ken Urish MD PhD, AAOSnow, 9/1/2018
Open vs Arthroscopic Acromioplasty
Ryan, J., Reznik, A.M., Physician Assistant Journal, 1/1/1994
Determinants of Distortions in CO2 Catheter Sampling Systems: A Mathematical Model
Epstein, M.A.F., Reznik, A.M., Epstein, R.A., Respiration Physiology, 1/1/1980

Books/Book Chapters

The Knee and Shoulder Handbook For All Of Us
Alan M. Reznik, MD MBA and Jane Y. Reznik2021
Knee Ligaments Structure, Function, Injury, and Repair
Chapter: Complications of Knee Ligament Surgery
Sachs, R.A., Reznik, A.M., Daniel, D.M., Stone, M.L.Raven Press, New York1990
I have Fallen and I CAN Get Up!
Alan M Reznik MD MBA2012

Abstracts/Posters

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair using Ultrasonic Suture Welding: a prospective, multi-center study
Kevin P. Shea, Louis McIntyre, Douhglas Blatz,, Alan Reznik, Robin Leger, AANA Meeting, Hollywood, FL, 1/1/2006
Hurricane Medicine, Report on the treatment and status of a Displaced Population after Hurricanes in the Gulf Coast
Reznik, A. M., New Haven Medical Society Meeting, 1/1/2005
International aspects of Business and Medicine
Reznik, A. M., Quinnipiac University, 1/1/2003
Outcome and Cost effectiveness of patient Controlled Analgesia in ACL Reconstruction
Reznik, A.M., Sembler, R., Novak,A., Hospital of Saint Raphael, 1/1/1997
Arthroscopic vs. Open Surgical Shoulder Stabilization in patients with traumatic Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Instability and a Documented Bankart Lesion
Phillips, P., Reznik, A.M., Daignault, J., Proceedings of Arthroscopy Association of North America 15th Annual meeting, Washington, DC, 1/1/1996
Optimizing Interference Fixation For Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Reznik, A.M., Davis, J.L., Daniel, D.M., Proceedings of the 36th Annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society, 1/1/1990
Experimental Evaluation of Pin Design and Configuration for Soft Tissue Fixation to Bone
Reznik, A.M., Davis, J.L., Daniel, D.M., Proceedings of the 36th Annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society, 1/1/1990
ACL Graft Placement, Tensioning and Fixation: Part 1
Reznik, A.M., Daniel, D. M., Surgical Rounds for Orthopaedics, 1/1/1990
ACL Graft Placement, Tensioning and Fixation: Part II
Reznik, A.M., Daniel, D.M., Surgical Rounds for Orthopaedics, 1/1/1990
Radial Head Fractures: Factors Important for Treatment and Prognosis
Mont, M.A., Reznik, A.M., Sedlin, E., American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1/1/1989
Collagen-Based Synthetic Ligaments
Reznik, A.M., New York Academy of Medicine, Orthopaedic Section Annual Meeting, 1/1/1988
The Effect of Differences in Osteotomy Method on Bone Healing
Reznik, A.M., Mont, M.A., Tenceiro, R., Pilla, A.A., Siffert, R.S., Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California, 1/1/1987
CO2 Catheter Sampling Systems Evaluation of Distortions
Reznik, A.M., Epstein, M.A.F., Epstein, R.A., American Academy of Anesthesiologists, Annual Meeting, 1/1/1979
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Lectures

Advancing Your Idea
1/1/2014
The Business aspects of Medicine as it is practiced in other countries. A comparison of care, expectations and costs; how it affects service levels and satisfaction
Quinnipiac University Business School - 1/1/2008

Other

Survival Genes and You
Reznik, AM, AAOS Nation in Motion
1/1/2017
What to tell your MD and Why to help reduce your risks of complications during surgery
Reznik, AM, AAOS Nation in Motion
1/1/2018
Important Conversations before a Fall
Reznik, AM. Silverman, L, AAOS Nation in Motion
1/1/2018
Understanding The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Orthopedic Surgery
Reznik,AM, Urish, K, AAOSnow
1/1/2018
Debate: Are Ultrasounds Necessary for Routine Knee and shoulder injections in the office?
Duck, H.L., Reznik, A.M., AAOSnow
1/1/2018
Radiation Safety
Reznik, AM, AAOS Radiation Position Statement 1050
1/1/2017
Putting Yourself in Your Patient's Place
David Ring, MD, PhD; Dwight Burney, MD; Michael Pinzur, MD; Alan Reznik, MD, AAOS Now
https://www.aaos.org/aaosnow/2017/sep/clinical/clinical04/
1/1/2017
Issues of Appropriateness in Patient Safety
Dwight Burney, MD; Michael Pinzur, MD; Alan Reznik, MD, AAOS Now
https://www.aaos.org/aaosnow/2017/may/clinical/clinical06/
1/1/2017
New Habits Can Better Serve Patients
Dwight Burney, MD; Michael Pinzur, MD; Alan Reznik, MD; Andrew Grose, MD; and Michael Marks, MD, AAOS Now
https://aaos.org/AAOSNow/2017/Jul/Clinical/clinical04/?ssopc=1
1/1/2017
Medicaid Patients Are Less Successful When Scheduling Appointments Under the Affordable Care Act: A Meta-Analysis of Appointment Accessibility Audit Studies
Reznik. A.M., Yale University Department of Orthopedics Disputations
1/1/2017
How Mother nature Helps us heal
Reznik, AM, AAOS Nation in Motion
1/1/2016
Video on Meniscus surgery
Reznik, AM, AAOS OrthoInfo
1/1/2016
The effect of NSAIDs on Glenoid Labrum Healing in a Rat Model of anterior Shoulder dislocation
Reznik. A.M., Yale University Department of Orthopedics Disputations
1/1/2014
Intracapsular Hip Fractures: A Clinical Review
Reznik, A.M., M.D. Thesis
Yale University School of Medicine - 1/1/1983
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Authored Content

Understanding the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Orthopaedic SurgerySeptember 2018
Understanding the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Orthopaedic SurgerySeptember 2018

Press Mentions

[Sponsored] Corporate Profile: Innovative Medical ProductsNovember 1st, 2018
AI Needs to Conform to Medical EthicsAugust 1st, 2019
Understanding the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Orthopaedic SurgerySeptember 1st, 2018
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Committees

Liaison to the Communications Cabinet, AAOS National Patient Safety Committee 2016 - Present
Member, AAOS Communications Cabinet 2014 - Present
Communications Liason, AAOS committee on research and quality 2018 - 2019

External Links

Websitehttps://www.drreznik.com/